The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-13
THE STAGE AND IT'S PEOPLE
"Dolores," Kiralfy's New Spectacular
Play, at the Grand This Week.
ssClio" and ''Beacon Lights" at English's and
Her Atonement" at the Museum-Notes
About Plays and Players.


production. Dolores" which will be seen at the
Grand next Wednesday night and during the re-
mainder of the week, far scenic display
and beauty of effects concerned, is conceded
to be the best he has ever given. In previous
productions the dramatic element has been
little looked after. In this he has taken drama
Of great interest and consistency, written by
the master dramatiss Of the age, Victorien Sar-
dou and has mounted it with great splendor,
and has added the picturesque accessories Of
two grand ballet advertisements, a feature in
which the KIralfys have long since achieved
fame. Patriotism, love and hate are the motive
powers of DOLORES" and they have been skill
fully utilized IN bringing out play of great
one of unusual excellence. 1t includes such
capable people as Mr. Newton Gotthold. John
Malone. J. H. Fitzpatrick, ": B. Bland. Fred
Eleanor Carey, Charlotte Dean. Recca Allen,
Annie Barrett and others. In the
play two new ballots are intro,
Gypsies" and the ''Dresdina" ballet led oy three
famous dancers, Mile. Antoinette Bella, from
La Scala. Milan. Mile Francscina Paris, from
ALEXANDRA Palace. London, and Mile. Cecilia
Nicola. from the Theater Royal, Brussels. OF
this feature the Philadelphia Press says: "As
in all of Kirafy's productions the ballet was a
notable feature of the performance. It intro
duced three famous premieres, and numerous
corps of young women. who wore striking cos
dance of the Wild Gypses is one of the Kiral-
fys' most picturesque creations. and the 'Dresdi-
ma is decidedly the best advertisement ever seen
on the local stage. Over these terpsichorean
displays and the acco mpanyirg splendors of cos
tune and scenery the audience
was SO enthusiastic that Mr. XII
rally had to come out and bow his thanks.
The scene painting was unusually fine, and from
the mastery brushes of Magnani. of Italy, Fe-
rario and Ryens. OF Paris" The advance sale
of seats for the engagement here will begin at
Grand morning,
BARLEY Campbell's .'Clio," which will be pre-
scented at English's tomorrow and Tuesday even
ings. has been Of the most notable sue
cesses the last two Seasons, for the double
reason that it is the best play Mr.. Campbell
ever wrote. and because, unlike similar pre-
auctions OF the kind, literary and dramatic
merit are not lost sight of in searching for spec
tacular effects tClio" is a story possessing in
tense interest and affording opportunities for
much dramatic action. The dialogue is crisp.
bright and entertaining, and the plot excep-
tionally strong one. The first and fourth acts
are especially devoted to spectacular effects. In
the fourth act Is shown the earth
quake scene, which is strlkingiy realistic.
Tho great success of Clio has
caused the management to make this seasons
production surpass all others 1t is stated that
special scenery has been panied for it by noted
artists gorgeous costumes manufactured, and
thoroughly competent people obtained for
Marshall (Fabian), Miss Gail Forrest (Cho),
Miss Angie Gs,hs MD Dih .n Mr. e win,
Mr.. T. F. Egbert, Mr.. W. II. Turner, Mr.. E. Fl.
Stoddard and others Incidentally to the drama
led by Mile Rosina Astegiari. The production
will be with special music throughout. written
by the late 1amented Signor Operti. Although
will be no increase in the regular prices now
prevailing at English's. Seats can be secured in
advance tomorrow.
The new romantic melodrama. 'Beaeon
Lights will be seen at Englishs the latter part
of this week. 1t has been much Of a success
elsewhere, and is commended an interesting
play. The story of the play is located in Mex
leo, and this affords opportunities for elaborate
scenic display. In the cast are George Learoch.
Harold Fosberg, j. II. Cossar, Ralph Dorman.
Miss Neva Wharton. John G. German, Miss
Emma Hinckley, Miss Oracle Emmett, and
others.
The attraction at the Museum all this week
will be Col Arson Ponds eIlknown spectacu-
lar military drama, "Her Atonement," which
has been seen here before, but never at the Mu-
scum. It is a weIl-told story OF the late war,
with scenes and incidents which afford oppor-
tunities for elaborate scenery. all of which was
painted for this production by Henry E. Hoyt,
the New York artist. A military band and mil
itary accoutrements add to the effectiveness OF
the play throughout which there is a story of
much interest cleverly developed The company
Miss Gussie De Forrest, leading
lady who has been with many nota-
BILE attractions; Miss Jean Delmar. a
former resident Of this city, who has made quite
a hit in the part of Johnnie Springfield, waif;
Miss Bessie Clifton. Blanche Sherwood, J.
Winston Murray ~ i Frank 6 karI,net1n, W. u
others. There is already good advance sale for
the opening performances. There will be daily
matinees. usual. the engagement opening
to morrow afternoon.
Notes of the Stage.
Marie Van ZandIwill sing in this country next
season.
Christine Nilson has just recovered from a
long spell of deafness.
Margaret Mather is having triumphant en-
gagement in San Francisco.
Gus Williams is doing q rewritten version of
"An Only Daughter" in the West.
It is reported of Chicago that Dolores" was
saved there by Bella and the ballet
Minnie Palmer has a new play called "MY
Brothers Sister," by Leonard Grover
Alice Chandos is said to have written a new
play for Grace Hawthorne called ''Philan-
throphy."
Joseph Haworth is to star again. He has
new play from the French, and wants to open
in New York
Lolita has over three hundred pairs of shoes.
She wears sixteen different pairs in Pawn
Ticket No. 2l0"
Lester W attacks heart is set on returning to
the stage. He looks better now than he Eas
looked for years.
Helen Barry, tho English actress. will next
September begin q twenty-eight weeks starring
tour OF this country.
Patti Rosa will produce her new play. "P. A.
t." in ST. Louis Nov. Is. 1t is by Rio hard F.
Carroll and Frank A. Tannehill. ir.
Joseph Arthur, the play writer, whose home is
in this city, has gone to Europe to arrange for
the production of "a Still Alarm" in London.
Chas. II. Hoy.'s next play. which will prob
ably be done next season, is to be called "a
Brass Monkey; or Who Blew Up tie Ash Barrela'
1t is stated that Fanny Davenport will not
produce Sardou's new play until she can secure
. New York theater IN which to present it for a
run.
Cedric Hope will produce play called ''Fitz-
noodls hv + O. Wilson author of ..Nordeck.u